kluson Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hi Guys I think I have set my heart on the Montesa 315. I am only coming back to Trials after a 30 year lay off. The bikes have changed so much. I had a go on a mates 315 and loved it, he has lowered the gearing which he suggested that I should do if I got one and also added the slow throttle.. I think his gearing is 10 -42. What should I look out for when looking at second hand used 315R, I'm thinking about one from say 2001 - 2003. I have seen a 2001 on the net , nice looking condition from a dealer at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_scorpa3 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 A 2001 for that kind of money should be in really good condition. Only real issues I had with the two I owned were rear wheel spokes breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt5th Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Sounds a bit steep to me. Check the play in the swinging arm, the standard bearings have a habit of rusting away. I can't think of anything else other than general motorbike things - non rattly engine, good fork stanchions etc.. The good thing is most parts are comparatively cheap. Sandifords keep about one of everything in stock so are usually next day, H&D Racing do some cool parts and kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluson Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks for the replies and tips. I had a very quick look at it on Thursday. It does look in great condition> it is with a dealer and I guess I would pay a higher price but I guess that buying from a well known dealer would give me a bit of peace of mind. I think I'll take a better look at it and ask some more questions Thanks again Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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